Social Services Director

the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe • Brookings, SD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Services Director plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Social Services Department. The role ensures the department follows current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, along with established policies and procedures and directions from the Administrator. The Director works to ensure residents’ medically related psychosocial needs are met and maintained on an individual basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, at minimum, from an approved school of social work or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in a hospital, skilled care facility, or other related medical field.
• Complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Pass a P.L. 101-630 background investigation.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Social Services Department.
• Ensure department operations comply with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as well as established policies and procedures and directions from the Administrator.
• Ensure residents’ medically related psychosocial needs are met and maintained on an individual basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager